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'Cackling': psychotic attacker stabs woman in her bed

'Cackling': psychotic attacker stabs woman in her bed

A psychotic man who reported homicidal thoughts was turned away from hospital before stabbing a woman more than 20 times, a court has been told.

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

A coal company is off the hook for $200,000 in fines after successfully quashing convictions related to a mine blast which landed two workers in hospital.

'Vigilance wanting': ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine

'Vigilance wanting': ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine

'Vigilance wanting': ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine

'Vigilance wanting': ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine

The corporate watchdog has failed to get a $1.3 million penalty imposed on Star's former chief for failing to inform the board of risky overseas punters.

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Mum denies anti-Semitism at kids' netball game

Mum denies anti-Semitism at kids' netball game

A woman is preparing to contest accusations she yelled anti-Semitic comments during a girls' netball game in Sydney's east.

Woman allegedly snatched at knife-point in DV attack

Woman allegedly snatched at knife-point in DV attack

A man who allegedly removed his ankle monitoring device has been charged with assaulting and kidnapping a woman during an armed robbery.

State throws up shield after 'open air' prison ruling

State throws up shield after 'open air' prison ruling

A state is set to be shielded from legal challenges over inmates being deprived of access to open air under laws prompted by a high-profile case.

Man questioned in probe into cop killer's time on run

Man questioned in probe into cop killer's time on run

Slain police killer Dezi Freeman likely travelled interstate during his time on the run, police say, as they release a man without charge following questioning.

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Teen terror accused had 'autistic interest' in bombs

Teen terror accused had 'autistic interest' in bombs

Teen terror accused had 'autistic interest' in bombs

Teen terror accused had 'autistic interest' in bombs

A boy who shopped for parts to make a bomb and spoke of targeting Peter Dutton had downloaded video of the Christchurch massacre, a jury has been told.

Ben Roberts-Smith free to attend War Memorial opening

Ben Roberts-Smith free to attend War Memorial opening

Ben Roberts-Smith free to attend War Memorial opening

Ben Roberts-Smith free to attend War Memorial opening

Alleged war criminal and decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been allowed to go to a grand opening at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra while on bail.

Gamer thought it would be 'funny' to kill homeless man

Gamer thought it would be 'funny' to kill homeless man

Gamer thought it would be 'funny' to kill homeless man

Gamer thought it would be 'funny' to kill homeless man

A gamer who brutally beat and killed a homeless man in the stairwell of an urban internet cafe went out clubbing and grabbed a kebab after the violent attack.

'Not my role': doula denies blame in freebirth death

'Not my role': doula denies blame in freebirth death

'Not my role': doula denies blame in freebirth death

'Not my role': doula denies blame in freebirth death

An unregistered doula says she wouldn't do anything differently after presiding over a wellness influencer's fatal free birth at home.

Family blamed video games for teen killer's violence

Family blamed video games for teen killer's violence

Family blamed video games for teen killer's violence

Family blamed video games for teen killer's violence

The mother of a teenager who killed a child while in the grips of psychosis didn't believe in mental illness, an inquest has been told.

'Lost his will': daughter on trial after parents' death

'Lost his will': daughter on trial after parents' death

'Lost his will': daughter on trial after parents' death

'Lost his will': daughter on trial after parents' death

An elderly woman who died had many medical conditions, and her husband may have "lost his will to live", a lawyer for a daughter accused of killing them says.

'Unacceptable' risk of interference in donation scandal

'Unacceptable' risk of interference in donation scandal

'Unacceptable' risk of interference in donation scandal

'Unacceptable' risk of interference in donation scandal

Two men who allegedly tried to hide illegal donations by procuring false testimony from witnesses present a risk doing the same in a court case, a judge says.

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Prisons slammed for 'unlawful and oppressive' isolation

Understaffing and a policy change meant that protective custody inmates were locked in their cell 24 hours a day without access to open-air exercise.

Teen complicit in 14-year-old boy's stabbing murder

A teen has been remanded in custody after a jury found him guilty of the murder of a young boy who was walking home with friends.

'It wasn't me': man's plea after guilty murder verdict

A man will spend at least 20 years in prison after being found guilty of murder following the disappearance of his American girlfriend eight years ago.

'Inadequate': police response to fatal DV attack lashed

Police have copped criticism for taking nearly an hour to respond to a triple-zero call detailing a disturbing domestic violence attack.

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'Vile piece of work': notorious abuser to be extradited

Sweeping child safety reforms have been unveiled after a landmark inquiry into a notorious serial pedophile's crimes exposed widespread systemic failures.

'Happy New Year': TV host hit with mammoth court delay

The former host of a TV cooking program has been hit with a monumental delay as he attempts to clear his name of unwanted sexual touching allegations.

Police push for accused ISIS bride to stay behind bars

A police prosecutor has urged a magistrate to refuse bail for a woman who returned from Syria after allegedly being married to an Islamic State fighter.

'Kind, devoted': fallen officer remembered one year on

A tight-knit community has paid tribute to the legacy of a police officer who was murdered while serving a home repossession order at a remote property.

'Predatory' teacher shows no remorse for student abuse

A man serving 46 years in jail for abusing his daughter has been sentenced for crimes he committed while working as a PE teacher more than four decades ago.

Arrests after car with baby inside stolen from driveway

Several people have been accused of stealing a car with a baby inside in front of the mother in a terrifying daylight robbery.

Toddler's death painted as tragic mystery, not murder

There is no evidence a man ever assaulted a two-year-old boy, let alone inflicted a fatal blow in the middle of the night, his lawyer says.

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